International Mute Photo Festival 2027 Open Call: 'Nature ate the pixels'
The International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF) has opened submissions for its 2027 edition, themed 'Nature ate the pixels'. Photographers are invited to present series captured using children's instant thermal cameras, aiming to rethink the connection between humanity and nature. Entries are categorized into Adult (18+) and Children and Youth (under 18), with parental consent required for younger participants. Adults should submit 6-9 images, while youth must provide 5. Editing is limited. Participation is free of charge. In July 2027, fifteen adult series and five youth series will be showcased at the Old Customs Warehouses, Karlovasi Port, Samos, Greece. The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2027, with complete details available in the open call guidelines.
Key facts
- The International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF) has launched its 2027 open call under the theme 'Nature ate the pixels'.
- Participants must use children's instant thermal cameras exclusively.
- Two age categories: Adult (18+) and Children and Youth (under 18).
- Adult category requires 6-9 photographs; Children and Youth requires 5 photographs.
- Minimal editing allowed: removing timestamps/borders and converting to black and white.
- Entry is free of charge.
- Submission deadline: 30 April 2027 at 23:59 EEST.
- Exhibition in July 2027 at the Old Customs Warehouses, Karlovasi Port, Samos, Greece.
- Fifteen adult series and five children/youth series will be selected for exhibition and publication.
- One artist will receive travel and accommodation to attend the opening.
- Artists retain full copyright.
- Submissions via email to mutephotofestival@outlook.com.gr as a single ZIP file.
Entities
Institutions
- International Mute Photo Festival
Locations
- Samos
- Greece
- Karlovasi Port